-International Study programs include: London and Colchester, England; Vienna, Austria; Merida, Mexico; Carmarthen, Wales; Leiden, the Netherlands, Paris, France; Granada, Spain; Hangzhou, China; and Eldoret, Kenya.

-Founded in 1853

-Accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Iowa Department of Public Instruction, National Association of Schools of Music, American Association of University Women, and College Placement Council

-Located in Pella, Iowa, a contemporary community of 10,000 (45 minutes southeast of Des Moines)

-Offering bachelor's degrees in 36 majors and several pre-professional programs

-Enrollment of over 1,623 with students representing over 40 states and 20 countries

-82 full-time faculty.  Over 85% have a Ph.D.  or terminal degree in their field

-Internet and cable TV hookups in each residence hall room on campus

-98% of Central students receive financial assistance

-99% of Central's graduates are employed full-time or are attending graduate school a year after graduating

Affiliated with the National Collegiate Athletic Association (Division III) and Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference for men and women. 

State-of-the-art facilities (32 buildings on the 130-acre campus)